About Emergency Dental Care at Recreate Smiles, Joondalup
A dental emergency can happen without warning, and when it does, prompt professional care is essential. At Recreate Smiles in Joondalup, we prioritise patients experiencing urgent dental concerns and will do everything we can to see you as quickly as possible.
Dental emergencies take many forms. A severe toothache that is keeping you awake at night, a tooth that has been chipped, cracked, or knocked out, a lost filling or crown, swelling around a tooth or in the jaw, a broken denture, or bleeding from the mouth all require urgent attention. Delaying treatment can allow an infection to spread or cause further damage that makes treatment more complex and costly.
When you contact us in a dental emergency, our team will assess the urgency of your situation over the phone and arrange an appointment as soon as possible. We will also provide guidance on what to do in the meantime to manage discomfort and protect the affected area.
At Recreate Smiles, we understand that dental pain and unexpected oral health problems are distressing. Our team approaches every emergency visit with calm, attentive care, aiming to relieve your discomfort quickly and explain your treatment options clearly before proceeding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a dental emergency?
A dental emergency is any situation causing severe pain, significant bleeding, swelling, trauma to the teeth or jaw, or a risk of infection. Common examples include a knocked-out tooth, a severe abscess, a cracked or broken tooth causing pain, a lost crown or filling over a sensitive tooth, and soft tissue injuries inside the mouth.
What should I do if a tooth is knocked out?
If a permanent tooth is knocked out, handle it by the crown (the white part), not the root. Rinse it gently with milk or saline if it is dirty, and try to reinsert it into the socket if possible. If reinsertion is not possible, store the tooth in milk or between your cheek and gum to keep it moist, and get to our clinic as soon as possible. Speed is critical as reimplantation is most successful within an hour of the injury.
How quickly can I be seen for a dental emergency at your Joondalup clinic?
We make every effort to accommodate emergency patients on the same day whenever possible. Please call us as early as possible so we can advise on the urgency of your situation and schedule you accordingly.
What if I am in severe pain outside of clinic hours?
If you are experiencing a dental emergency outside our opening hours, please call our clinic number as voicemail instructions will direct you to available options. For a life-threatening emergency such as severe facial swelling affecting your breathing or swallowing, please call 000 or present to your nearest hospital emergency department immediately.
Can a dental infection become dangerous if left untreated?
Yes. A dental abscess or infection that is left untreated can spread to the surrounding bone, soft tissue, and in serious cases, to the neck and beyond. This can become a life-threatening situation. If you notice significant swelling around your jaw, face, or neck, along with difficulty swallowing or breathing, seek emergency medical care immediately.
Experiencing a dental emergency in Joondalup or the surrounding area?
? Call Recreate Smiles now and our team will help you as quickly as possible.
